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EB-5 Rural Area Designations

I’m interested in purchasing a business in the US in order to qualify as an immigrant investor through the EB5 program. I want to invest the least amount possible which I understand is $500k. This requires a business to be in a rural area. What exactly qualifies as a rural area? These qualifying areas are determined by the […]

Posted on August 22, 2012 at 7:39 pm by Immigration Lawyer Peter Messersmith · Permalink · Leave a comment
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EB5 Investment Based Green Card

How long does it take to get a green card through the EB5 program? As long as I make the required investment, the visa is guaranteed, right? I also read that the EB5 program will end soon, is that true? Current processing times are about 4-6 months for both Form I-526 and Form I-829. According to USCIS figures, […]

Posted on August 9, 2012 at 8:59 pm by Immigration Lawyer Peter Messersmith · Permalink · Leave a comment
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Visa Bulletin Outlook for 2009/2010

The Department of State Visa Office has made several predictions regarding the movement of priority dates for the remainder of 2009 and beyond.  These predictions include the following: Regarding the EB1 category, all countries are expected to remain current for 2009 but this is expected to change in 2010 for India and possible China due […]

Posted on June 13, 2009 at 11:37 am by Immigration Lawyer Peter Messersmith · Permalink · 17 Comments
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